Domestic feud leads to arrest

Published: Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 9:59 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 9:59 a.m.

A Houma man accused of attacking his girlfriend and fighting with her uncle who tried to stop the attack was jailed early today, authorities said.

Ausencio Puga, alias Rolando Hernandez, 26, 7393 West Park Ave., was charged with domestic abuse-battery in the presence of a juvenile. Reports say the victim was at first reluctant to speak, but out of Puga's presence she told officers he had attacked her in front of her 2-year-old daughter, hitting her on the left side of her face and bruising and scratching her neck.

Despite the visible signs of her injuries, Sheriff's Office reports say, the woman refused medical treatment. Puga told investigators “nothing and no one had touched” the alleged victim.

<p>A Houma man accused of attacking his girlfriend and fighting with her uncle who tried to stop the attack was jailed early today, authorities said.</p><p>Ausencio Puga, alias Rolando Hernandez, 26, 7393 West Park Ave., was charged with domestic abuse-battery in the presence of a juvenile. Reports say the victim was at first reluctant to speak, but out of Puga's presence she told officers he had attacked her in front of her 2-year-old daughter, hitting her on the left side of her face and bruising and scratching her neck.</p><p>Despite the visible signs of her injuries, Sheriff's Office reports say, the woman refused medical treatment. Puga told investigators “nothing and no one had touched” the alleged victim.</p>